Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Senator Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced
Summary
Enhanced penalties for theft of firearms from Federal firearms licensees. This bill would make knowingly violating 18 U.S.C. § 922(u), or attempting to do so, punishable by fines, up to 20 years in prison, or both, impose minimum prison terms of 3 years when the theft occurs during the burglary of a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer and 5 years when it occurs during a robbery, and clarify definitions of "burglary" and "robbery".
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Tougher penalties for gun dealer theft
If enacted, this bill would increase penalties for stealing firearms from licensed gun businesses. A person who knowingly violates, or attempts to violate, the theft rule would be fined and could be jailed for up to 20 years. If the theft happens during a burglary, the bill would require at least 3 years in prison. If it happens during a robbery, it would require at least 5 years in prison. The bill would define "burglary" as unlawful entry into, or remaining in, the business premises of a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer with intent to commit a crime. It would define "robbery" by reference to the federal robbery definition in 18 U.S.C. §1951(b).
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
SC • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC]
NC • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL]
AL • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]
TN • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]
ND • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
ID • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
LA • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
AR • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV]
WV • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
TX • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
MT • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
TN • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]
ND • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Hyde-Smith, Cindy [R-MS]
MS • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]
WV • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
ID • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
NE • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]
NC • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
IA • R
Sponsored 6/3/2026
Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE]
NE • R
Sponsored 6/16/2026
Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
KS • R
Sponsored 6/16/2026
Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK]
OK • R
Sponsored 6/16/2026
Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT]
UT • R
Sponsored 6/16/2026
Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]
MT • R
Sponsored 6/16/2026
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
LA • R
Sponsored 6/18/2026
Roll Call Votes
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